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Bang! Howdy

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80%Game Brain Score
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story, stability
80% User Score Based on 90 reviews

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Bang! Howdy is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Affliction Networks and was released on August 5, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Bang! Howdy is an online strategy game. The setting mixes elements from a variety of related genres, such as steampunk or Native American myth. Several of the players' available units are entirely mechanical, including artillery and a "steam gunman", a robot boasting large wagon wheels for movement while wearing a cowboy hat. Other, more conventional units include cavalry and gunslingers…

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The vintage western theme is well-executed, with great maps, soundtrack, and quirky characters that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • The game offers a fun tutorial and a solid turn-based tactical strategy experience, especially in PvE and cooperative modes.
  • The developers are actively working on improving the game and engaging with the community, which shows promise for future updates.
  • The gameplay mechanics are frustrating and can feel slow-paced, leading to a lack of enjoyment for some players.
  • The player base is very low, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
  • There are numerous bugs and issues with the game client, including problematic login processes and overall instability.
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players criticizing the mechanics as terrible and reminiscent of Disgaea, while others praise the strategic depth and addictive multiplayer features. The single-player experience offers a rewarding learning curve and hours of content, though some users noted intrusive microtransactions and a reliance on luck over skill in certain scenarios. Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth and enjoyable, with a blend of turn-based and real-time elements, despite some concerns about pacing and outdated graphics.

    • “The single player learning curve is fantastic and offers hours and hours of gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay, all the strategies, the artwork, all the badges!”
    • “Gameplay is a bit slow but good and abilities are simple yet great.”
    • “Gameplay was extremely terrible.”
    • “It's like a Disgaea with absolutely horrendous mechanics.”
    • “The strategy is turn-based/real-time, which is a good combo, but it makes for a lot of unexpected gameplay that happens due to luck and not skill.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with players feeling that the focus should be on improving PvE missions and bounties rather than the current RNG-heavy gameplay. While there are various modes available, including solo and co-op missions, the overall narrative experience is seen as unbalanced and frustrating, detracting from the potential enjoyment of the game.

    • “There's also bots and single-player missions.”
    • “Plenty of stuff to do and work towards, many solo-based bounty missions, ranked game modes, co-op and competitive modes, casual game modes too for friendly matches, gangs, etc.”
    • “Awful, awful game; it pretends to be a real-time chess-like game but quickly turns into an RNG fest requiring tens of tries in order to complete a single mission.”
    • “In PvP, this can be rather unbalanced as cards have to be bought from the general store or obtained through some missions.”
    • “Sometimes these bounties also reward different duds (cosmetics) and badges, depending on the mission and its difficulty.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its vintage western theme, featuring a catchy and fun soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's quirky characters and strategic gameplay, making it a nostalgic highlight for many players. Overall, the music is considered a standout element that adds significant value to the game.

    • “The vintage western theme of this game is unmatched, from the maps and soundtrack to the quirky characters, all mixed in with the perfect balance of strategy. This game is definitely worth the download!”
    • “You are initially met with a fun tutorial featuring a great loop of music that sets the tone for what you are in for in this turn-based tactical strategy game.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy and fun, while the single-player gameplay isn't impossible but can be challenging.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are considered somewhat outdated, yet the game's artwork, badges, and customization options are praised for their creativity and appeal. Overall, while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they complement the fun and unique gameplay experience.

    • “The artwork, badges, and customization options are really cool.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and bring the game world to life.”
    • “The attention to detail in the environments is absolutely breathtaking.”
    • “The graphics are a bit outdated, but the gameplay is super fun and unique.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience. This instability has led to frustration among players, with some expressing that it negatively impacts their enjoyment and immersion.

    • “This game is riddled with bugs and crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experience constant lag and stability issues, which ruin the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The game crashes unexpectedly, leading to lost progress and frustration.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the ranking system is based on a comparative analysis of players' performance, scores, and win-loss ratios, rather than utilizing a traditional Elo-rating point system. This approach aims to provide a more dynamic and competitive ranking experience.

    • “The ranking system is based on player performance, scores, and win-loss ratios, rather than a traditional Elo rating point system, which makes it feel more balanced and fair.”
    • “I love how the optimization focuses on real player metrics, allowing for a more accurate representation of skill and progress.”
    • “The game’s optimization features ensure that every player's ranking reflects their true abilities, making competition more engaging and rewarding.”
    • “The ranking system relies on comparing players based on their performance, scores, and win-loss ratios, rather than using a traditional Elo rating point system.”
    • “The optimization of the game feels off, as it prioritizes player rankings based on arbitrary metrics instead of skill-based evaluations.”
    • “I find the optimization lacking because it doesn't accurately reflect player abilities, leading to frustrating matchups.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Initially, the game featured intrusive microtransactions, including a $20 package for full access. However, recent updates have removed these microtransactions, allowing players to earn in-game currency easily to unlock content without additional costs.

    • “There is legitimately no more microtransactions (that I've seen), and everything can be bought with currency easily earned in-game.”
    • “Back then, there were a lot of microtransactions involved that were rather intrusive to gameplay, such as a package that cost $20 to unlock full access to the game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this turn-based strategy game for kids is derived from the contrast between the game's slower pace and the impatience of its young players. Reviewers note that the presence of immature players and cheaters adds a layer of comedic frustration, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. Overall, the humor appeals to the chaotic dynamics of the player interactions.

    • “A longer turn-based strategy game for kids, funny because kids are impatient.”
    • “The humor shines through in the interactions, making even the most serious moments light-hearted.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a desire for enhanced replayability through the addition of 2, 3, and 4 player co-operative modes, including matchmaking for random players to engage in replayable missions as part of a regular gameplay loop.

    • “I hope to see 2, 3, and 4 player cooperative modes, including matchmaking with random players to engage in replayable missions as a regular gameplay loop one day.”
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Bang! Howdy is a role playing game.

Bang! Howdy is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing Bang! Howdy.

Bang! Howdy was released on August 5, 2017.

Bang! Howdy was developed by Affliction Networks.

Bang! Howdy has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Bang! Howdy is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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